Media Watch
After Mehbooba Mufti’s letter, PCI to inquire intimidation of journalists
The Press Council of India ordered the constitution of a three-member fact finding committee to inquire into intimidation and harassment of journalists.
KNS -
Kashmir
Ghulam Jeelani assumes charge as SSP Pulwama
Ghulam Jeelani Wani on Monday assumed the charge of senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
KNS -
Media Watch
Mehbooba Mufti concerned over ‘intimidation’ of journalists in Kashmir
Mehbooba Mufti wrote a letter to PCI and EGI, pointing out the “intimidation, snooping and harassment of journalists in Kashmir.”
KNS -
J&K
Nine candidates from J-K qualify Civil Services Exam 2020
Nine candidates from J-K including a 22-year-old have qualified this year’s Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Exam 2020.
KNS -
Education
Exams to be held offline in November with reduced syllabus: DESK
Director School Education Kashmir, Tassaduq Hussain Mir on Sunday said that exams will be held in the month of November in offline mode.
KNS -
Jammu
Major institutions, roads to be named after slain cops, forces’ personnel: LG Sinha
The J-K's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that major institutions and roads will be named after police and forces personnel.
KNS -
Politics
PM Modi’s birthday observed as ‘National Unemployment Day’ in Tral
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Youth Congress observed "National Unemployment Day" under the leadership of JKPYC leader Manpreet Singh at Tral.
KNS -
Politics
APHC distances itself from ‘medical admission seats scam’
All Parties Hurriyat Conference led by incarcerated chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has distanced itself against what it called as “propaganda”.
KNS -
Latest news
High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
Must read
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
When ‘come back tomorrow’ becomes a public service failure
We often treat accessibility as a feature of a building or website. But access is also a question of responsibility, in case of public service.